DANIEL (POV)
When Lisa told me about her interview for joining a girls’ band, I didn’t imagine it would be here.
Professor Black’s house.
Now I was standing in his living room, staring at Amara.
I had tried calling her after that strange message I received days ago. Her number kept saying unavailable. Seeing her now… I didn’t even know how to describe it. She looked different. Not hurt exactly. Just… guarded. Like someone who had learned how to hide things too well.
“Daniel!” she called, surprised.
“Umm… hi,” I replied, forcing a smile.
Before she could say anything else, a voice cut in.
“What are you doing here?”
Cold, calm but pressing.
I turned and met his eyes. Professor Black.
“Zed—” Amara started, pinching his arm lightly, trying to stop him.
I noticed.
And I smiled.
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